Heart disease and depression are two prevalent health issues that affect millions of people worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) listed cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) as the leading cause of death globally, estimating 17.9 million lives each year. WHO has also approximated 280 million people suffer depression worldwide. But is there a link? While heart disease […]
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Heart Palpitations:
Understanding the Fluttering Sensation, Causes, and When to Seek Medical Attention Have you ever experienced a sudden sensation of your heart racing, fluttering, or pounding in your chest? These are known as heart palpitations, and while they can be disconcerting, they are not always a cause for alarm. Here we will explore heart palpitations, their […]
Women and Heart Disease
In honor of Women’s History month, we at NWCD wanted to acknowledge the needs of women in health care today. The gender health gap is not new, in 2016 the World Health Organization found that although women in the European Union live longer that men, they spend more of their lives in poor health. Despite the advances in […]
Cold vs Flu vs COVID 19
Respiratory Illnesses – Differentials leading to Diagnosis The flu and COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus that’s led to the current pandemic, are both infectious respiratory illnesses. Although the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu can look similar, the two illnesses are caused by different viruses. Let’s throw in the common cold and compare. How […]